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Appendix B Tue Nyrsvertes of Euurs Ist. The Neophyte is supposed to have read, studied and widerstood the meanings and mysteries revealed and set forth in the paper known as “The Asiatic Mystery: being the first Rosicrucian Manifesto to the World!” If not then such is his first obligation and bounden duty. 2nd. He will also understand that the term “Rosicrucian” does not mean the whole Brotherhood of Eulis, but means only those who have taken the first primary lessons in the stupendous system of Eulis, and is but a mere passing name wherewith the true Brethren amuse, and at the same time mystify the world; for we hold it as a cardinal principle that it will not do to “cast pearls before swine lest they turn and rend you after trampling pearls under their foul feet, which they have neither soul to appreciate or brains to comprehend.” Therefore caution is our canon—observe it carefully. 3rd. It is equally essential that the neophyte study well; and thor- oughly master, if not the enfire meaning, then at least the Drift of the “Ansairetic Mystery.” 4th. The genius of cuts, its spirit and meaning, its dicta and principle is that each Brother comprises the whole Order in himself; and acts for himself toward himself and all others, its aim being not a society of secret Brethren endowing him with powers to initiate whom he deems competent and worthy but never giving him the Password till he has proved himself both competent and worthy, to which end it is in order fo try fim by all kind of ordeals and trusts, unknown to him, when, where, how or for what purpose tried; for it is the experience of all “true” brethren that many are called, while only few are chosen. Each Brother of Eulis is at liberty to establish lodges to suit himself, with such passwords as the lodge may adopt from time to time; but the gates of all lodges fly apen when (he Masrre word is spoken, no matter when, 327

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